US imposes sanctions on four ICC judges

The US has sanctioned four judges from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to their prosecution efforts against American and Israeli officials, escalating tensions with the court. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the ICC as politicized and a threat to US sovereignty, particularly following arrest warrants issued for Israeli leaders over their actions in the Gaza conflict. The ICC condemned the sanctions, asserting its role in providing justice under international law, while the US sanctions prevent any transactions involving the targeted judges’ property.